Evolet Derby vs iVOOMi Eco
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Evolet Derby and iVOOMi Eco are both electric scooters and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹600 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Eco takes 3 of the 6 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 7/10 for the Derby and 5/10 for the Eco.
Category by category
Price
Derby
The Derby starts ₹600 lower (₹71,399 against ₹71,999), about ₹20 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Derby
Derby claims 90 km against 80 km. That is roughly ₹460 a year in charging at 30 km a day.
Performance
Eco
Eco has the better power-to-weight ratio: 10 against 6 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
City manners
Eco
Eco is 16 kg lighter and lower in the seat (770 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Eco
Eco comes with 2 years of standard warranty against 1.5 on the Derby.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Derby if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- range matters more to you than outright performance
- your priority is short daily errands
- your priority is first-time electric two-wheeler buyers
Buy the Eco if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- you live where iVOOMi's bigger service network matters
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Derby | Eco |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹71,399 | ₹71,999 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹83,807 | ₹77,200 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹4,940 | ₹7,240 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹4,024 | ₹3,704 |
| Five-year total | ₹1,02,771 | ₹98,144 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | EvoletDerby | iVOOMiEco |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹71,399 | ₹71,999 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹2,260 | ₹2,280 |
| Engine | ||
| Torque | — | 6 Nm |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Electric | ||
| Peak motor power | 0.3 kW | 0.5 kW |
| Battery | 1.2 kWh | 1.5 kWh |
| Claimed range | 90 km | 80 km |
| Charging time | 4 hrs | 4 hrs |
| Top speed | 25 km/h | 25 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 76 kg | 60 kg |
| Seat height | 800 mm | 770 mm |
| Ground clearance | 200 mm | 169 mm |
| Wheelbase | — | 1320 mm |
| Length | — | 1830 mm |
| Width | — | 750 mm |
| Height | — | 1330 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 220 mm |
| Rear brake | Drum, 130 mm | Drum, 130 mm |
| ABS / CBS | E-ABS | E-ABS |
| Front suspension | Hydraulic Telescopic | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Double Shocker with Dual Tube Technology Suspension | Spring loaded Telescopic |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/100-10Tubeless | 90/90/-10 |
| Rear tyre | 90/100-10Tubeless | 90/90/-10 |
Derby vs Eco: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Derby or the Eco?
- The Derby is cheaper by ₹600 at the base variant (₹71,399 against ₹71,999 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better range, the Derby or the Eco?
- The Derby claims 90 km against 80 km. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Derby and Eco in Delhi?
- About ₹6,607: roughly ₹83,807 for the Derby and ₹77,200 for the Eco, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹1,02,771 for the Derby and ₹98,144 for the Eco, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The Eco comes out ₹4,627 ahead.
